Remembering Ryan Whitlock: A Valued Leader and Friend
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ryan Whitlock, Kinect Capital’s Acting CFO, who died on July 31, 2025, at the age of 62. Ryan was […]
Join Us for the 42nd Annual Investors Choice Conference & WeROC 2025 Women Founders Showcase
Since 1983, Kinect Capital has been a pioneer in Utah’s startup scene, launching the world’s very first venture accelerator right here in the Beehive State. Today, Utah proudly leads the […]
James Kemp Appointed Kinect Capital’s Executive Director
James Kemp leads Kinect Capital as the Executive Director as of October, 2023.
Kinect Capital Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
Kinect Capital welcomes four new members to the board of trustees, Cheryle Caplinger, Nick Singleton, Marc Rasich, and Jolene Anderson
Call for Volunteers for Kinect WeROC
Kinect WeROC asks for volunteers to help support these amazing female CEOs on their path to capital.
Kinect Capital Announces 2023 Urban Innovations Demo Day
KeyBank and Kinect Capital Demo Day on June 29, 2023 where 7 innovative startup founders will pitch their urban innovations to investors.
2023 One Utah Summit Pitch Competition Winners Announced
Kinect Capital and Utah’s Governors Office of Economic Opportunity hosted the final pitch and winner selection at the 2023 One Utah Summit
Kinect Capital Chooses 2023 One Utah Summit Pitch Finalists
Kinect Capital hosted and managed the top three finalist selection process for the highly regarded 2023 One Utah Summit Pitch Competition. Meet the top 3 companies.
VentureCapital. Org Becomes Kinect Capital
(February 24, 2023, Salt Lake City, Utah) Embracing our mission to serve overlooked entrepreneurs, including women and minorities by preparing them for fundraising and connecting them to helpful capital sources […]
BoomStartup is now part of VentureCapital .org
(November 14, 2022) BoomStartup is acquired by VentureCapital.Org to support and advance startups seeking early stage capital